Overall score
Bardwell Valley
53.1/100
Wolli Creek
60.9/100
Bardwell Valley vs Wolli Creek, NSW Suburb Comparison
Bardwell Valley for families and investment; Wolli Creek for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bardwell ValleyWolli Creek
Crime rate
Bardwell Valley
26.5 / 1k
Wolli Creek
55.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bardwell Valley
30
Wolli Creek
175
Population
Bardwell Valley
2,344
Wolli Creek
10,654
Metric leadBardwell Valley 3Wolli Creek 82 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWolli Creek
- Best for familiesBardwell Valley
- Best for investmentBardwell Valley
- Best for best valueBardwell Valley
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bardwell Valley | Wolli Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.1/100 | 60.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.5/100 | 53.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.5 / 1k | 55.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 16 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 16 |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 94.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 30 | 175 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 3 |
| Green cover | 11.3% | 4.4% |
| Population | 2,344 | 10,654 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Bardwell Valley is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, while Wolli Creek is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby. Bardwell Valley sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Wolli Creek is closer to the city centre.
Bardwell Valley tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, while Wolli Creek stands out for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Bardwell Valley, while Wolli Creek remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.